Technican Ref 20000730

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the Department of Community Health Studies to coordinate Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) in Environmental Health. The role requires a health sciences or science degree with HE experience, including microbiology lab work and HPCSA registration.

You will plan practicals, manage student registrations, and prepare WIL reports for HPCSA submission.

Qualifications

• BTech/BSc/BHSc in Health Sciences or Science.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher education, including 1 year coordinating WIL activities.
• Practical knowledge of Microbiology with at least 2 years’ laboratory work.
• Experience compiling WIL reports for submission to the HPCSA.
• Experience registering students and graduates with the HPCSA.
• At least 1 year coordinating SETA-funded WIL activities and compiling close-out reports.
• Master’s degree in Health Sciences is advantageous.
• Good communication and facilitation skills; SAP proficiency; understanding of Municipal Health Services; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Organise and facilitate laboratory practicals and guide students in the use of relevant equipment.
• Arrange and plan fieldwork excursions for students as directed by academic staff
• Prepare equipment and materials for teaching and learning where required
• Ensure that all teaching and learning venues are well maintained, fully functional and compliant to health and safety requirements.
• Update and maintain the inventory of departmental equipment.
• Carry out registration of students with the HPCSA
• Compile WIL reports for submission to the HPCSA.
• Financial administration (create requisitions for assigned student requirements, and ensure receipt and proper documenting of received services).
• Any other issues as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

BTech / BSc / BHSc in Health Sciences or Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

With more than34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, theDurban University of Technology (DUT)is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities ofDurbanandPietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognisednationally and internationallyfor its excellence inteaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of theInternational Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among theTop 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improving lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprisessix diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Sciences

• Arts & Design

1. Engineering and the Built Environment
2. Health Sciences
3. Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winningInstitute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. DUT is deeply engaged with its community and regional ecosystem, while remainingglobally connected and relevant.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTY HEALTH STUDIES

PROGRAMME : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REF : 20000730

Minimum Requirements:

• A BTech degree/BSc degree/ BHSc degree in Health Sciences and or Science stream
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher education, of which at least one year involves coordination of WIL activities
• Practical knowledge of Microbiology with at least 2 years’ experience in laboratory work.
• Proven experience in compiling WIL reports for submission to the HPCSA.
• Practical experience of registering students and graduates with the HPCSA.
• At least one year experience in coordinating SETA funded WIL activities and compiling close-out reports.

Additional Recommendations:

• A relevant Master’s degree in Health Sciences
• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency of the use of the SAP operating system for requisitions and student management
• Good understanding of the Municipal Health Services landscape and stakeholders responsible for placement and supervision of students
• A valid drivers license and willingness to travel

Summary of Duties:

• Organise and facilitate laboratory practicals and guide students in the use of relevant equipment.
• Arrange and plan fieldwork excursions for students as directed by academic staff
• Prepare equipment and materials for teaching and learning where required
• Ensure that all teaching and learning venues are well maintained, fully functional and compliant to health and safety requirements.
• Update and maintain the inventory of departmental equipment.
• Carry out registration of students with the HPCSA
• Compile WIL reports for submission to the HPCSA.
• Financial administration (create requisitions for assigned student requirements, and ensure receipt and proper documenting of received services).
• Any other issues as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Salary : Market Related

Contact Person: Miss MN Mthembu, Tel [phone] or [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: 04 NOVEMBER 2026

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”